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St Johns Port of Call

Antigua is a port of call on many South Caribbean cruises, with
most ships docking at Nevis Pier in the deep water harbour of St
John's, the island capital. Tourist activity is generally centred
around the harbour-front amenities of Heritage Quay, popular with
cruise passengers, and the more traditional Redcliffe Quay.

Must-see attractions include Nelson's Dockyard, in English
Harbour, paying testament to Antigua's past as a Royal Navy base.
Venture up the hill to Shirley Heights, where the ruins of the
Royal Navy lookout fort give panoramic views of both the English
and Falmouth harbours.

Antigua has one of the best natural harbours in the region and
has berthing facilities that can accommodate up to four of the
world's largest cruise ships at a time. At a depth of 35 feet
(10.6m), with the channel widening into the harbour, there is a
vast turning circle for the ships.

Contact

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism

Tel: +1 (268) 462 0480

Email: deptourism@antigua.gov.ag

www.antigua-barbuda.org

There is Tourist Information available at the port and the main
Tourist Office is at the Government Complex on Queen Elizabeth
Highway

Transport

Immediately outside Heritage Quay there are plenty of taxis
available. Rates are set by the government, although it's advisable
to negotiate a fare before leaving the port. Rental car companies
operating in St John's including Avis, Hertz, Dollar and Budget.
Walking in and around town is also a pleasant option.

Attractions

Aside from the nautical attractions of Nelson's Dockyard and
Shirley Heights, Antigua also has 365 stunning beaches to enjoy -
one for every day of the year! The beach closest to St. John's is
at Fort Bay, near Fort James. The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda,
housed in the nostalgically colonial Court House, is also
interesting and displays artefacts from as far back as 35 AD.

Restaurants

Sheer Rocks - Mediterranean cuisine with fantastic sunset
views

Big Banana Pizzas in Paradise - a friendly eatery serving some
of the best pizza and grilled chicken sandwiches in the
Caribbean.

Hamilton's Wine Bar and Bistro - great seafood at this
European-style wine bar in English Harbour

Best Dish

Antiguan lobster flambé (with cavalier rum)

Shopping

Both the Heritage and Redcliffe quays have lovely shops to
entice cruise passengers, with everything from clothing to
hand-crafted souvenirs to tempt shoppers. On Friday and Saturday
mornings, the farmers market (southern St John's) sells local
crafts and fresh produce.

Best Buy

Handmade ceramics (the Sarah Fuller Pottery Stand on Redcliffe
Quay).

Excursions

Explore nearby Redonda, the world's smallest island kingdom

Visit Antigua's unspoilt sister island, Barbuda

Take a yachting day-trip from Jolly Harbour to experience
fabulous Antigua sailing

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